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Old 01-12-2019, 01:45 PM
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Default Dr Hoes therapy system.

Has anyone been using the Dr Hoes pain therapy system advertised on tv. Would like to know if it works or just a waist of money
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Old 01-12-2019, 02:00 PM
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I bought a system very similar a number of years ago. I personally hated it. Bought it to help with carpal tunnel, but even on the lowest settings felt like a rat was gnawing my wrist. On highest setting, I would have told you where the gold was hidden, the safe combination, and the nuclear launch codes if you asked.

That's just me though. Not everyone is as sensitive to electrical currents passing through their body.
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Old 01-12-2019, 02:14 PM
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Works for me! Had it for about a month! Bad back and shoulders! Loosens and rejuvenats the mussel.
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Old 01-12-2019, 02:16 PM
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I have one that I use for my back years of construction has left me in pain on occasion. I’ve gone through a few sets of pads now I really like it three different pulse settings and five power levels. Works wonderfully when I’m seized up.
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Old 01-12-2019, 02:25 PM
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Two thumbs up from me.

Always fun to crank it up on friends.....
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Old 01-12-2019, 02:37 PM
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I have had several TENS units, both from Hawaii. They are wonderful. My daughter completely wore one out, helps her get through the day with Scoliosis.
I bought one for tennis elbow when I was fly fishing in Oahu. Love it.
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Old 01-12-2019, 03:07 PM
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I've been using DR Ho products for quite a few years now, wouldn't change a thing...Great item when travelling and put those pads on your shoulders...feels great.
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Old 01-12-2019, 03:08 PM
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My wife acquired one awhile back,ive used it a few times,seems to work ok,a little bit apprehensive at the electrical shock and only from 2 AA batteries. It would be scary to think what a 12 volt would create. Probably a lab to recreate Frankenstein,lol.
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Old 01-12-2019, 03:48 PM
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The tens machines off the internet or amazon are really effective for lower back and shoulder pain.
Mine is a ProM 300. Amazing little unit
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Old 01-12-2019, 04:09 PM
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I have the Dr Ho.....Carpel tunnel killing me thru work and Snowmobiling, just not a good time for surgery. Love the Ho!
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Old 01-12-2019, 04:28 PM
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I use a tens machine from amazon.ca. Brand is easyhome, and was around $35. Been many a night that the only reason I got any sleep was because of it (bad hip). Amazing little things
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Old 01-12-2019, 04:29 PM
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Used it for years and love it. Ruptured my quad when my femur broke 10 years ago and this greatly helps loosten the muscle up when she tightens up.
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Old 01-12-2019, 04:37 PM
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My Dad is 84 he uses it to improve circulation in his feet and lower legs every day on setting 7, I couldn't get past 4. He swears it's worked better than anything else he's tried including chelation
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Old 01-12-2019, 05:16 PM
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I use a tens machine from amazon.ca. Brand is easyhome, and was around $35. Been many a night that the only reason I got any sleep was because of it (bad hip). Amazing little things
Same here, I have one for a shoulder I broke years ago, son has one for knee from hockey been blown out.

They are a great value.
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Old 01-12-2019, 06:00 PM
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AFAIK Dr. Ho's machine is 4 or 5 times the price of these normal units. They work but are waaaay overpriced!

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Old 01-13-2019, 06:06 AM
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Bought a Dr. Ho's and gave it an honest try. Seems to offer some relief while it's on, once you get it set to where it's not annoying as hell. Afterward, no noticeable difference. Advil every 12 hours has done more for my arthritis pain than anything else.
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Old 01-13-2019, 06:22 AM
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For the guys that use it, does it at least limber you guys up? Get rid of the tightness in your muscles.


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Old 01-13-2019, 07:15 AM
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I have been using one for the relief of pain resulting from tight and scared muscle tissue. Broke my back years ago and it releases the muscle tension.
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Old 01-13-2019, 09:12 AM
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Bought a Dr. Ho's 2 different system, for leg and another for back pain relief by Costco. Working well. No complaine.
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